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The designer invited Hong Dao to a photoshoot during the actress's return from the US to Vietnam for a film project. The collection features traditional silhouettes and colors suitable for middle-aged women. |
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Minh Chau painted chrysanthemum, peach, and lotus motifs on the hems and chest of the ao dai, then embellished them with stones and beads for added flair. |
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The imagery on the black ao dai was hand-embroidered by artisans using lustrous thread. |
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Hong Dao styled her hair in a high bun and wore earrings, creating a sophisticated look. |
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The actress poses in a monochrome ao dai. |
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Minh Chau considers Hong Dao an idol. "At over 60 years old, the artist maintains her graceful physique and captivating presence in front of the camera, which impressed both me and the crew," the designer commented. |
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The fitted design and the prominent embroidered floral patterns enhance the outfits. |
In addition to ao dai, Minh Chau also incorporated ba ba shirts into the collection.
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Minh Chau selected smooth, stretchy fabrics to ensure comfort for wearers at parties or outings. |
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Nguyen Dinh Hong Dao, known as Hong Dao, is considered one of the "golden generation" of theater artists in Ho Chi Minh City during the 1990s, alongside Thanh Loc and Hong Van. In 1994, she moved to Northern California. In 2019, Hong Dao participated in numerous successful film and theater projects.
Following her divorce from actor Quang Minh, the artist divides her time between the US and Vietnam to care for her two children and parents, who currently reside in California. In 1/2024, she starred in the film "Mai," directed by Tran Thanh, which earned 520 billion VND, becoming the highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time. She will soon return to the screen in the project "Mang me di bo," playing a mother with Alzheimer's, scheduled for release in August.
Tan Cao
Photo: Le Thien Vien
